'Bikes in Bloom' to brighten Milford, Miami Twp. again this summer

Miami Township Civic Center's 'Art Blossoms' won the Best in Show award at the 2012 Bikes in Bloom.

"Bikes in Bloom" returns to Milford and Miami Township May 26 through July 4.

This award-winning garden art project, sponsored by the Greater Milford Events and Arts Council, will be embellishing the community with inventive and artistic bicycle gardens.

GMEAC volunteers invite businesses, residents, subdivisions, as well as non-profit organizations to decorate a bicycle with plants and flowers and join the fun.

"It's been a wonderful project to organize," said Mary Anne Crowley, a charter member of GMEAC. "Each bike planter, gardener-artist, has a delightful story to tell as to how they put together the display. Some have names, some have themes, some are whimsical, some are humorous, and even the simplest displays are creative."

The deadline for applications is April 26, and the bikes will be in place Memorial Day through Independence Day.

This garden-art project tempts even the novice gardener to find an unused, aging or rusty bike and decorate it in whatever form their imagination inspires. The judges will take into consideration beauty, originality and the best use of live materials. The winners in each category will receive plaques and a grand prize winner will be named. In addition the People's Choice Award will be given to the Bike in Bloom with the highest number of votes.

Applications are available at Milford City Hall, Miami Township Civic Center, Milford-Miami Township Chamber of Commerce, Jamboree Sports, Lehr's Meats and Bishops Bicycles. Applications also available at www.gmeac.org. Fees are $50 for businesses and $15 for residents and non-profit organizations.

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'Bikes in Bloom' to brighten Milford, Miami Twp. again this summer

'Bikes in Bloom' returns to Milford and Miami Township May 26 through July 4.